Monarch butterflies have arrived to over-winter in a eucalyptus grove at Ardenwood Farm in Freemont, CA. This year there are more than 4,000 individuals at this site. I walked and looked until I found these brown leaf-like clusters high in the trees.
I love this shot through a spotting scope the naturalist set up. I didn't know I could do that.
An even closer look as the insects warm up in the sun and prepare to search for food.
This one is warming up on a sunny leaf before it flies out for the day.
Can you see why I want to go again to see these beautiful creatures wake up?
Merry Christmas,
With Heart
AAAh nature! I like the bright blue text color the best!
ReplyDeletedo you really look like a leaf?